OMAHA, Neb., May 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific earned
the No. 68 spot on Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2018
list. This is the railroad's eighth time on the list. Rankings are
based on recruiting, mentoring, on-the-job training and spouse
employment.
"Military veterans have safety and leadership experience, as
well as a proven ability to work in challenging environments," said
Sherrye Hutcherson, Union Pacific's
senior vice president and chief human resources officer. "These
qualities are what we look for in all of our employees."
Union Pacific's support extends beyond moving military supplies
and equipment to helping veterans transition into the civilian
workforce. Roughly 17 percent of the company's employees have
veteran experience, and some remain in the National Guard or
Reserves. Union Pacific's Employee Resource Group, UPVETS, is
dedicated to serving its veteran employees and the communities they
live in, as well as building a support network.
"Some of Union Pacific's first employees were veterans and that
legacy continues today," said Hutcherson. "We are honored to once
again be recognized as a Military Times' Best for Vets
employer."
Union Pacific also was named one of 37 components, or companies,
on the 2017-2018 Military Times Best for Vets Index. The index
measures publicly traded companies' performance selected from the
Military Times annual rankings of the Best For Vets: Employers. To
be selected for this index, companies must meet four
requirements:
- Named to Military Times Best for Vets: Employers rankings for
the last three years.
- Publicly traded.
- Have a market capitalization greater than $200 million at the time of inclusion.
- Greater than $1 million in
average daily traded dollar volume.
Union Pacific continues to recruit veterans through various
initiatives including career fairs and Hiring our Heroes
initiatives. Job opportunities are available at www.UP.jobs.
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most
recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in
the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical
link in the global supply chain. In the last 10 years, 2008-2017,
Union Pacific invested approximately $34
billion in its network and operations to support America's
transportation infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business
mix is classified into its Agricultural Products, Energy, and
Industrial and Premium business groups. Union Pacific serves many
of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all
major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects
with Canada's rail systems and is
the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value
to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe,
reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible
manner.
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